Teen Programs
There are many distractions that compete for the attention of our youth today. It’s important that the messages they hear are coming from positive sources. All young people, regardless of economic, geographic, ethnic, gender or religious background face choices that can positively or negatively influence their futures.
Every day, the YMCA sees teens that are excited about learning leadership skills and participating in projects. The YMCA wants teens and families to know there is a way for youth to reach new heights, and is committed to programs for older youth and teens that offer character development, citizenship, leadership and service programs in collaboration with the Department of Education and other community organizations.
Click the program below to learn more and get involved!
- Civic Engagement: Teens Take the City, Youth & Government, Model UN
- Teen Entrepreneurship: FutureWorks
- Leadership Development: Camp Leadership, Teen Action NYC
- Service Learning: Global Teens, Leaders Club
- Job Training: YouthBuild



